Obituaries

Sep 13, 2024

Linda C. Pine Ivers, 86, of Hope, passed away Friday, September 13, 2024.

She was born on July 19, 1938, to Howard and Maxine Parks (Jones) in Lewisville, Arkansas.

Linda was blessed with having been married twice over her lifetime to two wonderful, Christian men. Her first husband, Daniel Ivers, and her were married for...

Sep 11, 2024

Donald "Donnie" Ray Buckley, age 60, of Texarkana, Texas passed away September 11, 2024. He was born May 30, 1964 in Garden Grove, California to Joan Garner Wright and Ralph Buckley, Sr. Donnie moved to Hope, Arkansas in 1971 with his family where he attended Hope High School.

Donnie was proceeded in death by his father, Ralph...

Sep 11, 2024

Kevin Dewayne Crews, age 54, of Hope, Arkansas, passed away on Wednesday, September 11, 2024. Mr. Crews was born on July 11, 1970 in Hope, Arkansas to Shirley and Richard "Dick" Crews.

Kevin was a member of the Class of 1988 at Hope High School. He spent several years in the butchering business and later spent time...

Sep 10, 2024

Mattie Mae Lee, 92, of Hope, passed away Tuesday, September 10, 2024. She was born April 28, 1932, to Henry and Virgie Robinson in Hope, Arkansas.

Mattie was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Virgie Robinson, her husband and love of her life, Bobby Joe Lee along with her siblings.

Mattie worked in...

Sep 10, 2024

Larry Dean Morrow of Prescott, Arkansas passed to his eternal rest on September 10, 2024, and was welcomed on "that other shore" by those loved ones who preceded him there, including his loving wife of 46 years, Janey.  Larry was born March 9, 1945, to Robert H. and Mary E. Morrow in Little Rock, Arkansas, the youngest of five...

Sep 6, 2024

Lindy Carol Dearinger, age 52, was born November 24, 1971, and entered the arms of Jesus on September 6, 2024, after a short illness. She was preceded in death by her father William Bill Dearinger, maternal grandparents A.R. and Eudora Hamm and paternal grandparents Wilber and Doris Dearinger and a brother, Jared Dearinger.

She is survived by...

Sep 6, 2024

Mrs. Pam Hash, age 63 of Blevins, Arkansas, passed away Friday September 6, 2024, at her home. She was born on October 27, 1960, to Donald and Patsy Hollis. Pam was a retired hairdresser and owned her own shop for many years.

She is preceded in death by her mother and father, mother and father in law...

Sep 1, 2024

Mr. Ned Ray Purtle, age 88, a lifetime resident of Southwest Arkansas passed away Sunday September 1, 2024. Ned Ray was born on January 31, 1936, to Ned and Pauline Ray Purtle. He was a member of the Hope Methodist Church of Hope. He has served on the University of Arkansas Community College at Hope Board since November 2,...

Aug 27, 2024

Charles William Smith of Fulton, Arkansas, age 93, passed away on Tuesday August 27, 2024, in Texarkana. He was born on August 13, 1931, in Fulton, Arkansas to Jackie Leon and Opal Irene Smith. He served as a Corporal in the First Calvary Division of the United States Army, he fought the Korean War. Charles was a farmer, a...

Aug 26, 2024

Stephanie Ann Wickwire, a beloved mother and creative soul, passed away on August 26th, 2024. Born on December 6th, 1982, in Dallas, Texas, to Daniel and Cheryl Egan, she brought joy and inspiration to all who knew her.

Stephanie's educational journey primarily took place at Christway Academy in Duncanville, Texas, where she graduated with fond memories. Her...

Aug 25, 2024

Sheryl (Sherry) Annette Applegate, age 58, of Spring Hill, Arkansas passed away on August 25th, 2024 at her home. She was born September 22nd, 1965 in Texarkana, TX. Sherry graduated from Stamps High School. She enjoyed doing woodworking, her yardwork, and spending time with her family, especially her grandbabies. She was a member of Rafter J Cowboy Church of...

Aug 24, 2024

Annie B. Cole, 65, affectionately known as Bae Bae, was born on May 17, 1959, in Little Rock, AR and passed away on August 24, 2024, at CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital in Tyler, TX. She was a resident of Heather Manor Nursing & Rehab, where she spent her final years. Annie was a beloved presence in her home, known...

Aug 22, 2024

Ronda Lynn Brown, age 65, of Texarkana, AR passed away on August 22, 2025 at her home in Texarkana. She was born on April 4, 1959 in Blytheville, AR to Hillary and Genola Leonard, and a big, boisterous family of six brothers and sisters.

Rhonda went to Springhill School, where she played basketball. She was 25+ year...

Aug 12, 2024

Donald Wayne Britt, 76, of Texarkana, AR passed away Monday, August 12, 2024.

Don was born January 28, 1948 to Joseph C. Britt and Nadine (Anderson) in Hope, AR.

Don is preceded in death by his father, Joe.

Don is survived by his mother and two sisters, Anita (Terry) Blackmon of Dallas, Texas...

Aug 10, 2024

Mrs. Frances Adams, age 82 of Hope, Arkansas, passed away Saturday August 10, 2024, in Texarkana, Texas. She was born on December 13,1941, to Cecil and Ada Byrom Sanders. Frances loved to garden outside and loved her family even more. After raising her three children she went to nursing school and succeeded at becoming an LPN.

She...

Aug 10, 2024

Ms. Debra "Debbie" Kay Bobo, age 64 of Prescott, passed away on Saturday August 10, 2024, in Prescott. She was born on August 8,1960 to Ronnie and Carolyn Dougan Hatfield in Hope, Arkansas. She is preceded in death by her father Ronnie Hatfield and brother Brian Petty.

She is survived by her mother Carolyn Williams, son Johnathan...

Aug 5, 2024

David Phillip Russell age 64 passed away on the morning of Monday August 5th, 2024 after a lengthy battle with cancer. He fought long and hard but ultimately the cancer took its toll and our Good Lord called him home, so he suffers no more.

David is preceded in death by his mother Viola Russell, his father...

Aug 4, 2024

LaJoy Stokes Cox, age 88 of Prescott, passed away on August 4, 2024, at Springs of Hillcrest Nursing Rehab in Prescott, Arkansas. Born March 23, 1936, in Bluff Springs, Arkansas to Fred and Allie Stokes, Joy graduated from Laneburg High School in 1955. She worked for several years at Ford Motor Company in Prescott before marrying George N. Cox...

Aug 4, 2024

Gabby McLaughlin, 18 of Conway, AR, passed away August 4th in Van Buren, AR,  just 12 days shy of her 19th birthday. Gabby was born August 16, 2005 to Stephanie and Joseph McLaughlin.

She was a 2024 honor graduate of Vilonia High School and earned her associate degree from UALR.

Gabby was a remarkable individual—stubborn,...

Aug 4, 2024

In the early hours of August 29, 1962, Linda Diane Tomlin came racing into this world and started her journey of laughing through calamities and fighting to stay alive. She was born the 5th child of Betty Jo Green and Clyde Denon Tomlin in Little Rock, Arkansas.

Linda grew up in Bluff City and graduated from Prescott...